The Office of the President is responsible for the dissemination of Samuel Merritt University news and information. We are responsible for interactions with local, state and national media on topics that range from health sciences education to the University's role in the greater community. Faculty researchers in the key medical fields are available to provide opinion and information for the media. Institutional publications that inform and/or support SMU events or activities are also produced in our office, such as brochures, newsletters, press releases and web-based publications.
Contact Us
Members of the media who would like information about Samuel Merritt University, or would like to interview one of our faculty/staff experts as a source, please contact us at:
Stephanie Bangert, Executive Director
450 30th St, Suite 2840
Oakland, CA 94609
officeofthepresident@samuelmerritt.edu
Office: 510.869.1528
Online Press Kit
- SMU Fact Sheet
- 2012-2013 Report to the Community
- High-Res Photo of SMU President Sharon Diaz
- Photos
- Video Library
- Press Release archive
- SMU in the News archive
Recent press releases:
Click here to visit Press Release archive
Recent Media Mentions:
Joel "The Quiet Storm" Siapno (BSN 2014) Works Out For TV Crews Before His Pro Boxing Debut
Joel Siapno, a 2014 BSN grad and former teacher's assistant, talks about how nursing school made him a better athlete.
Members of the media who would like to receive press releases and other news announcements from Samuel Merritt University should send a request to the Office of the President.
To read more about Samuel Merritt University, visit the About SMU page.
